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14 Irene is a large main-belt asteroid discovered by the English astronomer John Russell Hind in 1851. It was named after Eirene, the Greek personification of peace. The asteroid is generally classified as an S-type body, a category associated with relatively stony compositions, and it travels in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its designation reflects its position as the fourteenth numbered minor planet.
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Who discovered 14 Irene?
English astronomer John Russell Hind discovered 14 Irene in May 1851. It was found at George Bishop's Observatory in London and became the fourteenth numbered asteroid. [14 Irene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14_Irene)
Why was the asteroid named Irene?
The name refers to Eirene, the Greek personification of peace. Hind connected the name with the 1851 Great Exhibition and its theme of peaceful scientific and artistic exchange. [Dictionary of Minor Planet Names](https://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/32939/1/Lutz%20D.%20Schmadel.pdf)
Where does 14 Irene orbit?
14 Irene is a main-belt asteroid with an average solar distance of about 2.59 astronomical units. Its orbital period is about 4.16 years. [14 Irene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14_Irene)
What is 14 Irene made of, and how large is it?
It is generally classified as an S-type asteroid, meaning it has a relatively stony composition. Its mean diameter is estimated at around 152 kilometers. [14 Irene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14_Irene)
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